Decorative Concrete and LEED Certification
29/08/11 11:22 Filed in: Concrete Countertops
For those interested in the rising trend of “green” building, concrete is an environmentally-conscious choice for new construction or renovations. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has created the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification program to provide a consistent framework for green building design, construction, and operations. Those seeking LEED certification can use the beauty, durability and eco-friendly qualities of concrete to receive points toward certification. Concrete can certainly be put to use throughout the structure to increase the sustainability of the project and boost LEED certification points, but even choosing concrete countertops, sinks, fireplaces or floors can make a significant contribution to both a healthy indoor environment and minimizing the impact on the surrounding environment…. Read More...
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